Rhode Island Business Competition Announces the Judges for the Second Annual Student Pitch Contest on February 26th
PROVIDENCE – (February 19, 2025) - Join us for our second annual Student Pitch Contest on Wednesday, February 26, 2025!
Hosted by the Rhode Island Business Competition, this Student Pitch Contest is open to all college and university students. This event is being held at Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
This high-energy pitch contest provides a unique platform for visionaries, entrepreneurs, and aspiring change-makers to showcase their ideas in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Come watch for an exhilarating experience where innovation and entrepreneurship collide in 90 seconds of pure excitement as each presenter pitches their idea to a panel of judges from the Rhode Island business community and a general audience.
This year’s panel of judges includes:
Philip DiMuro - Founder & Chief Project Manager, Founders Approach, LLC
Vimbai Masiyiwa - Chief Executive Officer & Creative Director, Batoka Hospitality Group
Amanda Whitham – Senior Client Service Representative, Fidelity Institutional Wealth Management Services
The link for more information and to pre-register to attend or pitch is:
This live event is free and open to the public.
The Rhode Island Business Competition fosters development of companies by inviting emerging and established entrepreneurs to submit ideas for a business, in any industry, that is based in Rhode Island and has strong growth potential. The most promising ideas will receive cash and services.
The Competition is supported by a broad range of sponsors that include private businesses, investors, foundations, colleges and universities, public entities, nonprofit organizations, and former competitors. Today, we are one of the leading community-supported business competitions in the Northeast.